As part of the continuing coverage by the Original Prop Blog, below is the first in a series of videos showcasing material to be auctioned in the upcoming Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40” event scheduled for June 10-12. In this first interview with Joe Maddalena, President and CEO of Profiles, he offers his insight into the pink dress worn by Marilyn Monroe during the ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” scene in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). This gown is one of several iconic pieces that was featured on ‘The Today Show’ this morning on NBC and will be on ‘Fox and Friends’ on Fox News Channel on Saturday.
Today Show Features Profiles in History “Iconic” TV and Movie Props & Costumes: Marilyn Monroe Dress, Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch Hat
As reported on earlier in the week, Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena was featured on this morning’s broadcast of The Today Show – “auctioning off iconic items from famous movies” – in promotion of next month’s sale event. Of particular interest to the show was the Marilyn Monroe pink dress worn in the “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” scene in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and the Wicked Witch hat from Wizard of Oz. [Read more…]
Property Master Russell Bobbit’s Website Features Details and Behind the Scenes Video on ‘Iron Man 2’ Movie Props
Property master Russell Bobbitt’s official website, www.RussellBobbitt.com, features photos and video discussing and showcasing the original movie props from Iron Man 2. [Read more…]
StarWarsHelmets.com Video Review: Original ‘Return of the Jedi’ Biker Scout Helmet
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com has published the latest in his series of excellent “photo and video reviews”, this one featuring an original biker scout helmet from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, owned by Stephen Lane of The Prop Store of London (formerly owned by Steve Sansweet), which includes the history and development of this prop. These informative and entertaining videos are a fantastic resource for collectors and fans of the Star Wars franchise.
Mecum Auctions “Original Spring Classic Auction” Features Cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection, May 19-23 in Indianapolis
Mecum Auctions will be offering select cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection in their upcoming “Original Spring Classic Auction” on May 19th – 23rd in Indianapolis, IN at the State Fair Grounds. Included are cars used in film and television include assets from Iron Man, Knight Rider, Charlie’s Angels, My Name is Earl, Terminator 3, and The Hangover. [Read more…]
The Houston Classic Weekend Auction Features Batmobile, Batskiboat, Penguin Duckmobile Movie Prop Cars from Batman Returns
April 29th-May 2nd is the “Houston Classic Weekend” auction by Worldwide Auctioneers, and one of the lots features “The Ultimate Set of Collectible Vehicles” from Batman Returns (1990) – the iconic Batmobile, the Batskiboat, and the “Batduck” or “Duckmobile”. The estimate for the lot of vehicles is $300,000-$400,000. [Read more…]
Latest in NRA’s “Curator’s Corner” Video Series Features Set of Movie Prop Guns from Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed”
The NRA’s National Firearms Museum has published another video as part of their “Curator’s Corner” series. The latest features a set of hero pistols used in Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning film, The Departed (2006), including pieces used by Leonardo Dicaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, and Jack Nicholson. [Read more…]
“No Country For Old Men” Silenced Shotgun Movie Prop Featured in NRA’s Latest “Curator’s Corner” Video
The NRA’s National Firearms Museum has continued to publish new videos in their series called “Curator’s Corner”. The latest features Anton Chigurh’s silenced shotgun from the Academy Award-winning film, No Country for Old Men by Joel and Ethan Coen.
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